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Jura

Jura is small, with its own way of making wine. Savagnin becomes Vin Jaune under voile, Chardonnay ranges from mineral to oxidative styles, and Poulsard or Trousseau make pale, aromatic reds that are serious without being heavy.

Place
Jura, France
Wine context
Chardonnay · Pinot Noir
Producers
11
Editorial basis
World of Wine regional guide
Reviewed
May 3, 2026
Atlas locationJura · France46.72° N · 5.52° E

Jura runs along a narrow limestone band between Burgundy and the Alps. Savagnin is central, especially in Vin Jaune, which ages under a veil of yeast called voile. Chardonnay appears in topped-up mineral wines and oxidative styles. Poulsard and Trousseau make pale reds with spice, earth and lift. Arbois is the broadest name, Château-Chalon is closely tied to Vin Jaune, L'Étoile is a small white-wine pocket, and Côtes du Jura covers much of the wider range.

Inside the region

4 named areas

Each guide keeps its place within Jura clear, with a direct route back to the map.

  1. 01Arbois15 producersArbois is Jura's broadest and most visible appellation, covering whites, reds, oxidative wines and many of the region's best-known producers.
  2. 02Château-Chalon6 producersChâteau-Chalon is Jura's most ceremonial name: a tiny hilltop appellation devoted to Vin Jaune from Savagnin.
  3. 03Côtes du Jura7 producersCôtes du Jura is the wider frame for the region, connecting small villages and producers outside the most famous appellation names.
  4. 04L'Étoile3 producersL'Étoile is a small white-wine appellation known for Chardonnay, Savagnin and limestone soils around its star-named village.

Producer profiles

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Where to go next

mapSee Jura in the AtlasKeep the surrounding places in view as you move closer.placeContinue to ArboisArbois is one of the named areas within Jura.learningUnderstand ChardonnayChardonnay is one of the wine names associated with Jura.